A. It is a defense to prosecution under Section 7.20.030 that the minor was:
1. Accompanied by the minor's parent or guardian, or by a responsible adult;
2. On an errand at the direction of the minor's parent or guardian, or the responsible adult, without detour or delay;
3. In a motor vehicle involved in interstate or intrastate travel;
4. Engaged in an employment activity, or going to or returning home from an employment activity, without detour or delay;
5. Involved in an emergency;
6. On the sidewalk abutting the minor's residence, provided that the minor is not violating any law;
7. Attending an official school, religious or other recreational activity supervised by adults and sponsored by the City, a civic organization or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor, or going to or returning home from such an activity, without detour or delay;
8. Exercising First Amendment rights protected by the United States Constitution; or
9. Emancipated pursuant to law.
B. In addition to those defenses provided in Section 7.20.040(A), it is a defense to prosecution under Section 7.20.030(C) that the owner, operator or employee of an establishment promptly notified the City's Police Department of the fact that a minor was present on the premises of an establishment within the city during curfew hours and refused to leave said establishment after first being asked to leave. (Ord. 2915 § 2 (part), 1997).